MEERUT, April 10 -- A petrol pump manager was allegedly shot dead in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district late on Wednesday night after a dispute with two youths who demanded petrol in a bottle, police said on Thursday.

As per them, the incident took place at Sawan filling station on the Sikandrabad-Kakod road. Confirming it, circle officer Purnima Singh said, "An investigation is underway. An FIR is being registered and strict action will follow."

According to eyewitnesses and police reports, two youths arrived on a motorcycle and got petrol worth Rs.200 filled in their bike. Afterwards, they allegedly demanded petrol in a bottle from a salesman who refused to do so, citing standard regulations. The refusal enraged the duo and they all...